3D Porous Architecture of Stacks of β-TCP Granules Compared with That of Trabecular Bone: A microCT, Vector Analysis, and Compression Study

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Effects of aluminum on cells and tissues

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Tratamientos de hidratación-deshidratación en la germinación de semillas de especies de ecosistemas semiáridos

En algunas investigaciones se ha reportado que someter a las semillas a ciclos de HD provoca una modificación en el porcentaje de germinación y/o tiempo medio de germinación (t50), probablemente también una pérdida de viabilidad en las semillas. Diversos autores han comprobado la presencia de una “memoria de hidratación” en algunas especies de diferentes ecosistemas, observando cierta variabilidad en los resultados. En la presente investigación, el objetivo fue determinar la respuesta de diferentes especies que provenían del desierto Chihuahuense en México (catorce especies) y las Sierras de Córdoba en Argentina (siete especies) al estar bajo tratamientos de HD, a través de la expresión de una “memoria de hidratación”.

Factores críticos de éxito en la empresa innovadora de la zona metropolitana de Monterrey

En esta investigación se analizan los factores que tienen en común empresas que han desarrollado con éxito innovaciones tanto en sus productos o servicios como en sus procesos de operación. Al revisar el estado del arte sobre las características de las empresas innovadoras, se encontraron que existen pocos estudios no obstante la cantidad de empresas que existen a nivel mundial, dichos estudios han sido realizados en Estados Unidos y Europa. En ellos se muestra que existen algunos elementos que tienen en común las empresas innovadoras, sin embargo se carece de estudios en México sobre el impacto que tienen los factores críticos de éxito en los resultados de empresas innovadoras. Dado lo anterior el objetivo de la presente investigación es analizar y determinar los factores críticos de éxito que impactan positivamente en los resultados de la innovación de productos, servicios y procesos en la empresa innovadora de la Zona Metropolitana de Monterrey. Para tal efecto se diseñó y realizó la presente investigación considerando, marco teórico, pregunta de investigación, hipótesis, método de estudio, análisis estadístico de los resultados a través de un análisis de regresión multivariante, se concluye la investigación con la discusión de resultados, incluyendo contribuciones al conocimiento así como recomendaciones a la comunidad empresarial con base en los hallazgos encontrados.

Enhanced flat adenoma detection rate with high definition colonoscopy plus i-scan for average-risk colorectal cancer screening

Background and aim: The usefulness of high definition colonoscopy plus i-scan (HD+i-SCAN) for average-risk colorectal cancer screening has not been fully assessed. The detection rate of adenomas and other measurements such as the number of adenomas per colonoscopy and the flat adenoma detection rate have been recognized as markers of colonoscopy quality. The aim of the present study was to compare the diagnostic performance of an HD+i-SCAN with that of standard resolution white-light colonoscope. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected screening colonoscopy database. A comparative analysis of the diagnostic yield of an HD+i-SCAN or standard resolution colonoscopy for average-risk colorectal screening was conducted. Results: During the period of study, 155/163 (95.1%) patients met the inclusion criteria. The mean age was 56.9 years. Sixty of 155 (39%) colonoscopies were performed using a HD+i-SCAN. Adenoma-detection-rates during the withdrawal of the standard resolution versus HD+i-SCAN colonoscopies were 29.5% and 30% (p = n.s.). Adenoma/colonoscopy values for standard resolution versus HD+i-SCAN colonoscopies were 0.46 (SD = 0.9) and 0.72 (SD = 1.3) (p = n.s.). A greater number of flat adenomas were detected in the HD+i-SCAN group (6/60 vs. 2/95) (p < .05). Likewise, serrated adenomas/polyps per colonoscopy were also higher in the HD+i-SCAN group. Conclusions: A HD+i-SCAN colonoscopy increases the flat adenoma detection rate and serrated adenomas/polyps per colonoscopy compared to a standard colonoscopy in average-risk screening population. HD+i-SCAN is a simple, available procedure that can be helpful, even for experienced providers. The performance of HD+i-SCAN and substantial prevalence of flat lesions in our average-risk screening cohort support its usefulness in improving the efficacy of screening colonoscopies.

Biofouling protection by electro-chlorination on optical windows for oceanographic sensors and imaging devices

Oceans environmental monitoring and seafloor exploitation need in situ sensors and optical devices (cameras, lights) in various locations and on various carriers in order to initiate and to calibrate environmental models or to operate underwater industrial process supervision. For more than 10 years Ifremer deploys in situ monitoring systems for various seawater parameters and in situ observation systems based on lights and HD Cameras. To be economically operational, these systems must be equipped with a biofouling protection dedicated to the sensors and optical devices used in situ. Indeed, biofouling, in less than 15 days [1] will modify the transducing interfaces of the sensors and causes unacceptable bias on the measurements provided by the in situ monitoring system. In the same way biofouling will decrease the optical properties of windows and thus altering the lighting and the quality fot he images recorded by the camera.

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Shows troop positions, batteries, etc. near Dutch gap on the James River.

Síntese verde de nanopartículas de prata a partir de extrato aquoso do tubérculo de Curcuma longa associadas à quitosana e avaliação da atividade antitumoral in vitro em câncer de pele não melanoma (linhagem A431)

Dissertação (mestrado)—Universidade de Brasília, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação Nanociência e Nanobiotecnologia, 2016.

The Predation of Artemia Nauplii by the Larvae of the Amazon River Prawn, Macrobrachium amazonicum (Heller, 1862), is Affected by Prey Density, Time of Day, and Ontogenetic Development

The present study analyzed the effects of prey density, the time of day, and ontogenetic development on the predation of Artemia nauplii by the larvae of the Amazon river prawn, Macrobrachium amazonicum, as well as possible synergy among these factors. Larvae were raised in 120-L tanks with biological filter systems, and fed on recently hatched Artemia nauplii, using two feeding management protocols: (a) fed once per day at 2000 h (high density HD) and (b) half of the ration provided at 2000 h, complemented at 0800 h the following day by a replacement of the nauplii consumed up to a maximum of the full ration (low density with replacement LDWR). Each treatment consisted of six replicates. The consumption of nauplii was estimated prior to the feeding times. Consumption varied according to time of day, ontogenetic development, and feeding protocol. The larvae ingested more nauplii during the daytime at most developmental stages. Ingestion rates were similar during the day under both treatments, but at night the higher density of prey in the HD treatment caused a higher encounter rate and increased ingestion of nauplii by the larvae. Among the performance indicators only survival was greater in HD in comparison with LDWR; productivity and dry weight were similar. The results indicate a circadian trophic rhythm in M. amazonicum, with the encounter rate being an important mechanism for the capture of prey during the night. A second mechanism probably the visual system aids the perception of prey during the daytime. Based on these results, we suggest that feeding captive Amazon river prawn larvae only once a day would be appropriate and economically beneficial. Further work is necessary to determine the most effective time that this single feed should be applied.